Columbus came into this matchup off a tough 35-point loss last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Palmetto Panthers by a score of 24-21 on Friday. The Explorers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Columbus still got an impressive performance from Shawn James, who rushed for 231 yards and two TDs on only 15 carries.
Columbus is on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3. As for Palmetto, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus will square off against Northwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Palmetto, they will take on Killian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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